Perception And Preference May Have Genetic Link To Obesity

Matters not. What matters is whether making excuses for fat people has a genetic link.

Does fat have a taste?

About five years ago, animal studies first revealed the presence of entirely novel types of oral fat sensors or receptors on the tongue. Prior to this time, it was believed that fats were perceived only by flavor and texture cues. With this new information, "everything that we thought we knew about fat perception got turned on its head," said Beverly Tepper, a professor in the Department of Food Science at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Even a 100% fat diet must result in weight loss if the number of Calories consumed is less than the number burned.

K-rap research.